Staying Connected on the Go

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Travis Bonfiglio

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Staying Connected on the Go. Travis Bonfiglio. Wi-fi Now. To obtain a wi-fi connection in today’s world you must: Be in a wi-fi hot spot (Starbucks, etc.) Hotels/airports often charge a fee per hour Hard to find when necessary or in unfamiliar locations - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Travis Bonfiglio

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Wi-fi NowTo obtain a wi-fi connection in today’s world

you must:Be in a wi-fi hot spot (Starbucks, etc.)

Hotels/airports often charge a fee per hourHard to find when necessary or in unfamiliar

locationsIphone/Blackberries allow access but with

limited abilities

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Several Unique Ways to Gain Access to the WebTethering3G/4G USB cardsMobile Hotspot

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TetheringMobile device, Smartphone or PDA, used as

modem

Done with USB or through Bluetooth

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Advantages of TetheringLow cost

Any smartphone, such as a Blackberry can be used for minimal fee/data plan

Free software available to allow free tethering for small amount of usage

Anytime, AnywhereWith tethering, all you need is a signal from

your cell phone to allow you to connectAlways have your phone

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Disadvantages of TetheringSpeeds

400kbps to 700kbps Expensive

If not paired with unlimited data planCharged by amount used

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3G/4G cardsOffered by many retailers: Sprint, Verizon,

etc.

USB plug in

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Advantages of 3G/4G cardsAnywhere, Anytime

Much like tethering, these cards allow internet access without being in a wifi hotspot

Speed Data rates vary per network

Sprint offering 3G and soon to be 4G coverage Use mobile broadband network of carrier

Easy to Use

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Disadvantages of 3G/4G cardExpensive

Pay for card plus 2-year activation fee Verizon = $129.00 Sprint = $250.00 before rebates/discounts

One more thing to carry aroundSmall as a jump drive

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Mobile HotspotsNewly arrived device from Sprint and Verizon

Connects to internet through wireless network of carrier

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Advantages of Mobile HotspotsUltra light and portable

3.5" (H) x 2.3" (W) x 0.4" (D) (Verizon)3.14" x 3.14" x .61  (Sprint)

Each weigh 2-4 ounces

4 Hour rechargeable battery life

High data speeds600kbps-1.7Mbps (faster speeds if used on Sprints 4G

network)

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AdvantagesCan connect up to 5 wifi-enabled devices

Ipods, video game consoles, other computers

No software to install or activateTurn it on and use

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Disadvantages of Mobile HotspotsExpensive

Retail price Sprint = $350 Verizon = $270

Plus 2/yr contract

One more item to pack on trips